🔥 Tuesday 31 March 2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Bhagwan Marine has completed its $130 million acquisition of Riverside Marine, enhancing its service range and recurring revenue streams through a mix of equity and debt financing.

Red Sky Energy is set to raise up to $5.2 million through a placement and rights issue to fund its participation in a Santos-operated drilling program in South Australia’s Innamincka Dome. The capital raise aims to accelerate near-term production and cash flow from existing and new wells.

AGL Energy has committed to a $490 million gas power project in Western Australia, aiming to enhance energy reliability and support renewable integration from late 2027.

WIN Metals has significantly bolstered its Radio Gold Project by acquiring the fully permitted Princess Royal Gold Mine and securing an exclusive option for the Stumpy Doodle Gold Mine, both promising high-grade gold potential and streamlined development pathways.

Count Limited has announced a strategic acquisition of Oracle Group, significantly expanding its financial advice and wealth management footprint across Australia. The deal is backed by a $40.9 million equity raising to support growth ambitions.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

Tyro Payments welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia's reforms to merchant card payment costs, highlighting opportunities from increased transparency and competition. The changes, effective from October 2026, align with Tyro’s transparent pricing model and do not affect its near-term guidance.

Electro Optic Systems secures two significant US contracts worth US$12 million for advanced Remote Weapon Systems, while progressing a conditional US$80 million Korean High Energy Laser contract with potential manufacturing shifts.

FMR Resources has reported extensive mineralised intersections in drillhole 26LHDD073 at Target L within the Llahuin Project JV, highlighting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum potential. Assay results are anticipated in June 2026, setting the stage for a focused Phase II drilling campaign.

Cue Energy Resources has lodged an application with the Takeovers Panel contesting Horizon Oil's off-market takeover bid, alleging undisclosed arrangements and anti-competitive conduct that could undermine a fair market for control.

ARN Media is confronting a substantial legal claim from former contractor Jacqueline Henderson, who alleges adverse action and bullying following her contract termination. The case also challenges previous ASX disclosures, with compensation sought exceeding $82 million.

Viking Mines has achieved a remarkable upgrade to a 63.6% tungsten concentrate at its Linka Project in Nevada, signalling a rapid, low-capital pathway to production amid soaring global tungsten prices.

Vection Technologies has formalised its acquisition of Australian digital transformation firm DXLabs, adding immediate revenue and expanding its footprint across the APAC region.

Great Southern Mining has initiated deep diamond drilling at its Golden Boulder discovery in Western Australia, supported by government co-funding and a recent capital raise. This marks a pivotal step in exploring the source of multiple gold mineralisation trends within the Duketon Gold Project.

The U.S. District Court has upheld the federal permit for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project, removing key legal obstacles and enabling the company to advance construction of its critical minerals mine in Nevada.

Metallium Limited’s US subsidiary has inked a decade-long off-take agreement with Indium Corporation, setting a firm commercial foundation for supplying critical metals like gallium and germanium recovered through innovative recycling technology.

Delta Lithium has successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate and high-grade rubidium carbonate from mica concentrate at its Mt Ida project, confirming strong recovery rates and potential new revenue streams.

Pure Resources has launched a cutting-edge research collaboration with Rice University to develop carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems, leveraging graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The initiative is backed by a $3 million equity raise to fund exploration and downstream material innovation.

Charger Metals NL has reported promising diamond and RC drilling results at its Lake Johnston Project, extending spodumene mineralisation at Medcalf West to depths of at least 215 metres. These findings support a significant upgrade to the lithium resource estimate.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has taken a significant step towards commercialising its InSpecta® veterinary imaging device in the US by submitting a regulatory dossier to the FDA. This milestone not only initiates formal review but also sets the stage for broader clinical adoption and future device approvals.

Latrobe Magnesium has locked in a US$2 million non-dilutive prepayment from its US distribution partner to accelerate commissioning of its Demonstration Plant, aiming for first magnesium deliveries in late 2026.

Olympio Metals has unveiled a remarkable 19.4-metre intercept grading 17.29 grams per tonne gold at its Bousquet Project in Quebec, confirming multiple high-grade lodes at the Paquin prospect. Assays from six more holes are pending as the company plans further drilling and structural surveys.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.